When I first saw Lexie sucking her thumb it was so adorable. I would watch her cuddle her silky blanket up to her face, put that thumb in her mouth and calm down instantly. That was a life saver with Lexie because she leans towards being a bit dramatic at times. To be honest it really hasn't bugged me even as she has gotten older. I know I can stop the biggest temper tantrum by handing her her silky blanket. Part of me doesn't want to let it go. Can;t I just keep it until she is a teenager and stop those tantrums on the spot? Oh if only it were that easy. Travis keeps telling her that when she is 4 (in one week) that she will have to stop sucking her thumb. I keep thinking - she is still a baby! I guess it is time for me to let go a little and help her transition into a big girl. Even Callen is getting into it. So any suggestions on how to stop the thumb sucking with minimal pain and in a nice enough way that she doesn't end up in therapy someday blaming me for her life. :) I just had to capture a few pictures of she and her cousin Victoria sharing the silky and sucking their thumbs. you know we are using this as blackmail when they are 15.
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That picture of her & Victoria is so adorable! As for getting her to stop sucking her thumb...I know some of my siblings did until they were like 8 or so. (I know that sounds really old! But it was just at night.) I think she'll start to get self conscious of it & want to stop as she gets older. I wouldn't worry too much. It's probably not something you guys can control -she'll have to decide on her own. Good luck!!
Hey Rachel! I found your blog and it's so fun reading and seeing what your family is up to. Your family is gorgeous... seriously cute kids, all of them! Anyway... I liked this post because it reminded me of when I was little and my blanket was suddenly gone! I only sucked my thumb if I had my blanket, so to get me to stop my mom got rid of it. I didn't know what happened. There was some story about an angel taking it away... or something like that. And that was it. Total bummer for me, but it worked. I never forgot though, so yeah... be careful. :) A few years ago I found that blanket somehow and couldn't believe it. It was a sad, ragged thing... no wonder my mom took it away.
Anyway, I'm glad you have a blog and I'll be coming back for updates!
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